The US Open will become the first major to offer exemptions to LIV Golf players, introducing new qualification criteria for them to compete in the championship, the USGA announced on Wednesday.

The U.S. Golf Association has become the first major golf association to create a direct path to a major championship for LIV Golf players.

The USGA unveiled a new exemption category for LIV golfers to earn spots at the U.S. Open but it does include a possible catch.